Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 1: In order to boost Indo-Nepal cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy development, a high-level delegation from Nepal led by Kamal Bahadur Shah, Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province today visited NHPC Corporate Office at Faridabad.
Speaking on the occasion, Kamal Bahadur Shah highlighted the importance of collaboration in renewable energy between India and Nepal reflecting a shared commitment for sustainable development and regional progress.
“Such partnerships quietly pave the way for mutual growth, energy security and a greener tomorrow,” he said.
In his address, R K Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC expressed that India’s growing energy needs, views Nepal not just as a neighbour, but as a strategic partner in the journey toward clean and sustainable development.
He emphasized the need for early finalization of concessions for 800 MW West Seti and 460 MW SR6 Hydro Electric Projects by Government of Nepal to ensure early start of their implementation.
During the visit the Nepalese team was given a presentation on NHPC’s vision, capabilities and competence in the area of renewable energy development.
Discussions were also held on India & Nepal Cooperation towards further development of renewable energy in both the countries.
Among others who were the part of delegation included Bir Bahadur Thapa, Minister for Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ghanashyam Chaudhary, Member of Provincial Assembly and the Leader of the Parliamentary Party, Naresh Shahi, Member of Provincial Assembly, Jhapat Saud, Member of Provincial Assembly, Dr Kamal Prasad Pokhrel Sharma, Chief Secretary, Government of Sudurpaschim Province, Sher Bahadur Bhandari, Member, Policy and Planning Commission, Sudurpaschim, Surat Kumar Bam, Secretary for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure, Dr Jitu Upadhyaya, Political Advisor of the Chief Minister, Ram Bahadur Bista, Private Secretary to the Chief Minister and Manoj Kumar Singh, Third Secretary, Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi.
Vikas Kumar Meena, Under Secretary, MEA, GoI, R P Goyal, Director (Finance), Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel) and Suprakash Adhikari, Director (Technical) along with Heads of various NHPC Divisions were also present on the occasion.
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